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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick enough over the first steps to cover space behind a high line. (conf 0.4)
Good recovery pace for a centre-back; physically well conditioned. (conf 0.4)
Moves well for a defender but is not tested like a full-back in tight turns. (conf 0.35)
Coped with a heavy Real Madrid minutes load across the 2025-26 season. (conf 0.4)
Control
Secure receiving under pressure, a product of Madrid's academy education. (conf 0.4)
Carries only when space opens up; not a dribbling defender. (conf 0.35)
Uses his body well to hold off forwards when receiving or defending. (conf 0.4)
Clean long strikes from the back, but not a shooting threat. (conf 0.35)
Distribution
Trusted to recycle possession and play out from the back at Madrid. (conf 0.45)
Can break lines with driven passes, though range is not a standout. (conf 0.4)
A centre-back with no crossing role or record. (conf 0.3)
Reads the simple forward option well, rarely tries the creative pass. (conf 0.35)
Chance threat
Occasional goals from set pieces, but finishing is not a strength. (conf 0.35)
Few attempts; sensible about when to join attacks. (conf 0.3)
Attacks corners and free kicks to add a set-piece threat. (conf 0.35)
No dead-ball or long-range shooting role. (conf 0.25)
Duels
Wins his share of aerial duels and contests set pieces in both boxes. (conf 0.45)
Decisive in one-on-one defending, with good timing in the tackle. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Steps out to engage forwards in Madrid's front-foot defensive style. (conf 0.35)
Reads danger and closes passing lanes before the ball reaches strikers. (conf 0.45)
Holds his position in Madrid's back line, and covers well beside partners. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Described as decisive with the ball and steady when pressed. (conf 0.4)
Generally sound choices; occasional high-profile errors at this level. (conf 0.4)
Consistent effort and recovery work across a long season. (conf 0.4)
Resilience
Tibia stress fracture needed surgery in October 2026, with up to four months out. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
Aged 23 with a few years of growth, but fitness has slowed his progress. (conf 0.45)
Real Madrid first-team defender with Spain call-up, but not a settled starter. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Raúl Asencio is a Spanish centre-back who came through Real Madrid's academy after starting out at Las Palmas, and is described as decisive on the ball and physically well conditioned. After a season with Real Madrid Castilla he made his La Liga debut in November 2024 and has been a first-team squad defender since. He received his first senior Spain call-up in March 2025. A stress fracture in his right tibia required surgery in October 2026 and is expected to keep him out for up to four months.
Made his La Liga debut on 9 November 2024 as a substitute in a 4-0 win over Osasuna.
Part of the Real Madrid squad that won the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
Received his first Spain senior call-up in March 2025 for the Nations League quarter-final against the Netherlands.